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BL57 MWW

2008 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,291 mi
Last recorded90,291 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C159,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 90,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 84,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 82,589 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 82,589 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 67,812 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust blowing

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,446 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 14 May 2018 55,578 miles

front to rearsteel pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,045 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,497 miles

Exhaust rear box slight blowing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,970 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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BL57 MWW is a 2008 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,859 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 MWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL57 MWW is a 2008 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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